@gandray, I'm so sorry that financial worries have compounded your concern about a possible recurrence of cancer. That is scary.

With respect to the financial side, here are more suggestions and resources in addition to the ones you've already received from fell members.
* Contact patient organizations that may offer help like:
--CancerCare https://www.cancercare.org/financial
--American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/cancer/financial-insurance-matters.html

* Ask if your hospital has a Charitable Care or Financial Assitance program. For example here is information from Mayo Clinic
– Charitable Care and Financial Assistance at Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/billing-insurance/financial-assistance

* Ask to speak to an oncology social work who can help find financial aid
– How an Oncology Social Worker Can Help https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/how-an-oncology-social-worker-can-help/

FindHelp https://www.findhelp.org/ is a resource directory that helps people find and connect to social services in their area. Services include food pantries, legal services, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more. Just enter your Zip code.

There are many low cost, no cost services in the FindHelp directory that may be helpful for you in your search for resources, including social work to help navigate cancer care.

Your wise to think about finances, but might I suggest one step at a time? Focus on your upcoming appointment. Prepare your questions for the oncologist. You could also ask for a referral to a cancer social worker at your appointment. They can help navigate financial issues whether it turns out you need them or hopefully not.

When is your appointment?